WWI has reached a stalemate in Northern Italy, where Italian infantrymen are stuck in trenches on a barren highland. Their only mission is to retake a crucial height from the enemy, but their commander, General Leone, uses outdated tactics that prioritize frontal attacks against machine guns. The disheartened troops are forced to fight with increasingly harsh measures, leading to growing resentment and casualties.
Many Wars Ago
A devastating Italian assault on Austrian lines during World War I sparks a rebellion among Italian soldiers.